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Summer Fun! Free Children's Writing Workshops

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7 Aug 2025 - 19 Aug 2025

8 Sunset Walk

Three free fun-packed events for children that are all about words, reading, writing - and the sheer joy and wonder of books.

 

MYTHOLOGY AND ME WITH JENNIFER CLAESSEN
Thursday 7 August | 8 Sunset Walk | 2 - 3 pm
Free (all children must be accompanied by an adult)

In this fun-filled workshop with children’s author Jennifer Claessen, you’ll explore mythology and folklore. There will be ancient puzzles, evil kings, rubbish heroes, and plenty of chances to use your imagination!

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'THERE'S A ZOO IN MY HEAD!' WITH HELEN BOWELL
Wednesday 13 August | 8 Sunset Walk | 2 - 3 pm
Free (all children must be accompanied by an adult)

In this playful workshop with poet Helen Bowell, we'll be writing poems about animals, pets and mythical creatures that are overrunning Milton Keynes! Bring your imagination with you as we play with words and follow our favourite furry... or scaly... or hairy... friends on their wildest adventures.

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I'M JUST DRAWN THAT WAY WITH ALEX WILLMORE
Tuesday 19 August | 8 Sunset Walk | 11am - 12pm
Free (all children must be accompanied by an adult)

In this creative workshop with children's author and illustrator Alex Willmore, we'll be telling stories through words and drawings. He'll help you come up with some brilliant new characters and bring them to life on the page. You don't need any experience to come along!

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